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RO56 ETA

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,750 mi
Last recorded110,750 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 ETA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 110,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 108,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 107,132 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 104,836 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 103,581 miles

Central Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 102,720 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 94,300 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 94,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 82,446 miles

Front both tyres aged and cracking

Rear both tyres aged and cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2017 71,226 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 60,990 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Fail 11 Mar 2016 60,990 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 9 Apr 2015 56,757 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 56,757 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 51,895 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 48,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2011 42,485 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,321 miles

Both rear tyres tread stepping on inner edge 255/45 18v DUNLOP SP SPORT 01 runflat

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers starting to smear

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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RO56 ETA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 87,989 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO56 ETA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RO56 ETA registered?

RO56 ETA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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